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Read Scott Turow’s new “unputdownable” courtroom drama from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, the phenomenon that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever (Kristin Hannah, #1 NYT bestselling author). 

“No one does it better.”―David Baldacci, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
“The truth is, Turow is just better at this than the rest of us.”―Greg Iles, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
“This is manna for legal-thriller fans.”―Booklist, starred review
“This easily ranks among Turow’s best.”―Publishers Weekly, starred review
“An absorbing and entertaining read.” ―Kirkus

Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace that’s taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea’s young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesn’t return soon, he will be sent back to jail.
 
Aaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend, Mae, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later, when she still hasn’t returned, suspicion falls on Aaron, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first-degree murder.
 
Faced with few choices and even fewer hopes, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. For Rusty, the question is not whether to defend Aaron, or whether the boy is in fact innocent—it’s whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.

Meet Scott Turow on His Book Tour

  • Poisoned Pen (Virtual Event)

    An evening with New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow as he discusses his new book PRESUMED GUILTY.

  • 392 21st Street (Miracle Mile) Vero Beach, FL 32960

    Vero Beach Book Center

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow discusses his new book, PRESUMED GUILTY.

  • Temple Israel – Wolfson Auditorium, 137 NE 19 Street Miami, FL 33132

    Brickell Literary Society

    Lunch with Scott Turow to hear about his new book, PRESUMED GUILTY.

  • 265 Aragon Ave Coral Gables, FL 33134

    Books & Books

    An evening with Scott Turow, author of PRESUMED GUILTY, and Daniel Rivero.

  • 415 S Brooks Street Wake Forest, NC 27587

    Page 158 Books

    Scott Turow in conversation with Heather Bell Adams.

  • Clark Family Branch 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131-3598

    St. Louis County Library (in-partnership with Left Bank Books)

    The St. Louis County Library Foundation and Left Bank Books present #1 bestselling thriller author Scott Turow, to discuss his new book PRESUMED GUILTY.

  • 114 N Copeland St Tallahassee, FL 32304

    Midtown Reader & FSU College of Law

    Midtown Reader & FSU College of Law present #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow, to discuss his new book PRESUMED GUILTY.

  • Massachusetts Public Libraries (Virtual Event)

    Bestselling authors Scott Turow (Presumed Guilty) and Alafair Burke (The Note) will discuss their newest thrillers, in conversation with Dwyer Murphy, editor-in-chief of CrimeReads.

  • 37 W. Fairmont Avenue, #216 Savannah, GA 31406

    Savannah Book Festival

    Meet #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow as he discusses his new book.

  • 811 Elm Street Chicago, IL 60640

    The Book Stall

    Scott Turow Presents His New Novel, “Presumed Guilty” (Ticketed Event with Jon Grand!).

  • 5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140

    Blue House Books

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow discusses his new book, PRESUMED GUILTY.

  • 6902 East Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85254

    Brandeis National Committee Book & Author Event

    The day includes a luncheon, talks from six acclaimed Authors, Boutiques, Book Sales and Author Book Signings.

  • National Writers Series (Virtual Event)

    An evening with Scott Turow, featuring “Presumed Guilty”.

  • Tucson Festival of Books

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